Cat Burrito

I've done it and it wasn't a big deal, I just decided the Squier basses were perfectly decent so why have £1000s wrapped up in kit? I actually don't own a Fender bass anymore and haven't regretted it. I used the cash to go away with my girlfriend, recorded our new album on just one Squier (& an upright bass for one song) and shot the promo video on 2 Squiers which is my total bass collection these days.

IN - Squier Cabronita OUT - late 70s Fender Precision A very deliberate move to free up some of the cash I have tied up in gear. I now no longer own a "proper" Fender & my bass guitar collection is 2 very nice Squier basses.

I think the presence of Lee Rocker might mean I'll pull my finger out this year

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1419803611' post='2642877'] I've read a few comments from people on here and on Talkbass that they've ditched their more expensive basses (including MIA Fenders) and happily gig Squiers. [/quote] This is what I've done

I've transported my bass in several cars over the years but the last 3.5yrs has seen me driving a diesel Skoda Octavia Estate. I'm of that age where the Skoda was the joke car but after years of it constantly topping the car mag polls for owner satisfaction I took the plunge and it has been worth it. All that said I managed to get an upright bass in a VW Fox on a few occasions so I guess it depends where you draw the line on comfort / passengers etc.

I have it, just a nice book to have kicking around if you play P or J basses.

Those Classic Vibe Squiers are stunning so I wouldn't look to spend more. I now ONLY play Squiers having previously had £1700 basses. For the Stax sound get some flats on it and you're pretty much there.

In most genres the bass is a very underrated instrument so there are no doubt thousands of examples. The guy from U2 is always slated on here & whilst I'm not personally a fan, I think his playing suits the band. They'd sound really odd with Flea playing.

Swindon Rock n Roll band The 58 Shakes will be making their local debut at 20 at the Kings in Old Town, Swindon with our tribute to everything from Eddie to Elvis, Sun Records and beyond... Bassist Dazza14 is a member here, I'm putting down my bass to play lead guitar and our drummer Warren (who criminally isn't on here) is also a bass player! Check us out and give us a like at www.facebook.com/the58shakes and come to the gig [attachment=176753:16a3cf7.jpg]

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1416325279' post='2609070']very excited, a patient wait since the late 90's...[/quote] Typical Parcel Force Seriously though, those Danos are great fun & I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

I've sold everything on that wasn't getting used. I have a really nice solid top F scroll mandolin that isn't worth selling but the kids like it so it stays.

Funnily enough I was in the kitchen cooking dinner just yesterday & listening to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons when I thought "that is MY definitive tone". For all the GAS induced quests for tone I found switching to flatwound strings got me in the right direction, no matter what rig I plug into.

I'd have paid more too. I love Squiers because they are great guitars and we lose so much competition from the snobs when buying. Teles rule too

He was the one of the three names I didn't know either but luckily he had the good sense to have his name written on his shirt Always nice to meet heroes when they don't disappoint.

Pete bought my 70s Fender P bass and did the trade in record time, paid cash and can't fault him or the transaction. Top stuff.

I like country, soul, rock 'n' roll, Americana, pop, bluegrass, rock, early reggae, disco and punk but can probably think of examples of bands from all those genres that I don't personally like. I don't think that makes me a snob. And like the original post I try not to be snobby about music or gear as I hate being on the receiving end of it. My step daughter wanted some One Direction slippers and I think it's great she is getting into music. Equally I don't mind Bob the Builder and Mr. Tumble in the house either although I'll tell you for free avoid Mickey Mouse's Christmas Club if you are hungover!

I'd say so, yes, although it is different from school days where we used to hang out all the time as work / families / life gets in the way. You have to be able to at least get on as a minimum (even if you don't socialise much outside of the band) and I'd add a true friend would be able to take constructive criticism. Somebody who only speaks when you play badly isn't cool and I find if you mix the balance between "nice solo" and "not sure about that middle eight" it goes down a lot better.

I don't know about measurements but I don't like it too low so it rattles & buzzes; and I'm happy to dig in a little. I always whip off the stock strings and put flats on. And my main bass is my only bass guitar I gig with these days. I too opt for a fairly clean sound & I find I sound like me no matter what rig I go through.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1413980421' post='2584322'] Would it be possible to ask if you could name a couple of your personal favourites? [/quote] Anything by Eddie Cochran for sure. Some of the Elvis stuff too and of course a lot of the lead is chord based.

It was great up until 2007 / 2008 because such charges were minimal but now you get customs charges and Royal Mail handling charges so what starts out as a great deal actually becomes easier to order through a shop locally which defeats the whole point. It's worth googling the rules because even small orders over just a few dollars can create a whole load of additional costs. Thomann would get my vote here too.

A lot of those early rock 'n' roll records have great rhythm guitar tracks which are really simple.